Santamarina y Steta regularly advises multinationals operating in Mexico on their compliance with international trade and customs regulations. The team is a reliable choice for Immex programme matters, and obtaining temporary VAT certification and other authorisations to allow companies to temporarily import or export certain goods and equipment. The manufacturing, pharmaceutical, medical device, food and retail industries are particular areas of strength for practice co-head Alejandro Luna; while fellow department head Mariano Calderón is an expert in administrative proceedings related to customs' matters and government procurement dispute resolution. Associate Michel Zelaya supports across the range of trade matters, particularly on anti-dumping cases.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘They have a diverse and highly specialised team, which allows them to interpret legal changes and address complex issues in the field.’
- ‘Excellent understanding of the legal aspect and how it should be incorporated into the operational and execution part. Likewise, they have good communication with the different authorities, this being of great value in different processes, whether certifications, audits or any other procedure with said agencies.’
Key clients
- Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies
- General Motors
Work highlights
- Assisted EMC Computers Systems México with obtaining authorisation to participate in a bidding process to provide support to the IT operations of Mexico's tax authority.
- Advised Siemens Energy on obtaining admittance to the Immex program.